This doesn’t, of course, mean you have to choose Internet Explorer 11 or Microsoft Edge. You could instead install the latest version of Chrome or Firefox. Regardless, this is the beginning of the end of Internet Explorer, with support for IE 11Why You Should Upgrade To Internet Explorer 11 NowWhy You Should Upgrade To Internet Explorer 11 NowRestoring Internet Explorer to a browser that people actually wanted to use was always going to be a hard road, but it's just possible that with Internet Explorer 11 this stage has been reached.Read More likely to die when Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.

Twitter Moves Beyond 140 Characters

Twitter is preparing to abandon its slavish devotion to tweets of 140 characters or less. In fact, within a few months you may be able to write tweets of up to 10,000 characters, the same limit as direct messages. While nothing has yet been officially announced, Beyond 140 looks extremely likely to happen, with Jack Dorsey clearly hinting that something big is in the works.

The 140-character limit is a throwback to the early days of TwitterHow Twitter Was Born [Geek History Lessons]How Twitter Was Born [Geek History Lessons]Originally created in 2006 as a short messaging system for small groups, Twitter has since evolved into a powerful communication tool that has dramatically changed how information is shared and spread online. Twitter functions as...Read More, allowing people to fit their tweet into a single text message. But that need died when smartphones took over, and the limit now feels forced and unnecessary. However, it’s also what makes Twitter Twitter, and any move to increase the limit risks harming the brand, turning it into another Facebook or Medium.

Therefore the design of this new limit is crucial, and the early signs are that Twitter is handling it well. Re/Code reports that short tweets will remain the default, with an extra action needed to expand them beyond 140 characters. Which gives users ultimate control over their Twitter feeds, allowing them to choose whether or not to read longer entries.

Lumosity Pays for Deceptive Advertising

Lumosity may not be as good for your brain as its parent company Lumos Labs led you to believe. So says the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which has secured $2 million from Lumos to settle claims the company misled customers over the health benefits of Lumosity.

Lumos will now have to pay $2 million to settle the claims, as well as ensure it obtains “competent and reliable scientific evidence before making future claims about any benefits for real-world performance, age-related decline, or other health conditions”.

Rick and Morty Channel Pokemon

Rick and Morty are getting their own mobile game. Titled Pocket Mortys, this game based on the cartoon duo is clearly inspired by Pokemon, with even the name being a play on “Pocket Monsters”. The GIF included in the tweet embedded above shows just how much inspiration Adult Swim owes to Nintendo.

Pocket Mortys is due to be released on both Android and iOS on January 14th, and with series co-creator Dan Harmon providing the voiceover, Pocket Mortys is surely a must-play for any Rick and Morty fan. Thankfully, it’s going to be available for free, although we expect micro-transactions to play a part as usual.

The Dumbest Way to Play Pac-Man

And finally, we have what surely has to be the dumbest way of playing Pac-Man ever. Pac-Man is a classic game that has survived the test of time thanks to its simplicity and playability. Which means any gimmick is only likely to make it worse. Enter Pac-Man Powered by Moff.

This is Pac-Man with motion controls added in for no good reason. The result is you waving your arms around in the air like a drunk aircraft marshal. All of which rather detracts from the game. The video above is the Giant Bomb spoof, but, if we’re honest, the official trailer isn’t much better.

Your Views on Today’s Tech News

Are you sorry to see Microsoft slowly killing off Internet Explorer? Should Twitter move beyond its 140-character limit? What are your thoughts on Lumosity? Are you a fan of Rick and Morty? Would you ever play Pac-Man Powered by Moff?

Let us know your thoughts on the Tech News of the day by posting to the comments section below. Because a healthy discussion is always welcome.

Tech News Digest is a daily column paring the technology news of the day down into bite-sized chunks that are easy to read and perfect for sharing.

I like Twitter for the simplicity and the opportunity to express your thoughts in 140 characters or less... sometimes I don't have the time or desire to read a long paragraph, and to know the writers intentions 140 char is enough, if need it, I can read the article, but is the restriction change, it will lose the simplicity and the "headlines" would become an article

I share that fear. I suspect that's why Twitter has resisted calls to increase the limit up to this point, but its share price is tanking and they need to do something. At least make it something like 1400 characters, or 140 words, to maintain some consistency.

Dave Parrack is a journalist from the UK. Growing up at a time when the internet was blossoming inspired his fascination with technology. With 10 years experience writing online, he's currently the Tech News writer and Entertainment editor at MakeUseOf. You can follow him at About.me.